Iraq Sunni Militias Pinched By Jihadis, Corruption

WochitJul. 26, 2014. 11:50 AM EST

Over the past month, militants led by the extremist Islamic State group overpowered the military ...
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Over the past month, militants led by the extremist Islamic State group overpowered the military and the Sahwa, seizing control of most of the Sunni-dominated areas of Iraq. The jihadis have systematically killed dozens of former Sahwa leaders, forced others to flee and recruited the remaining foot soldiers through intimidation.
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